acyl


Definition: Meaning of, acyl in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈeɪsʌɪl;ˈasɪl /

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acyl acyls
  1. any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group
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acyl used in phrases

  • acyl anhydrides (noun)
    1. organic compounds that react with water to form an acid
  • acyl group (noun)
    1. any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group
  • acyl halide (noun)
    1. organic compounds containing the group -COX where X is a halogen atom
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